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Dollar Turns Lower as US Consumer Sentiment Falls

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.32%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower after the University of Michigan March US consumer sentiment index was revised downward to a 2-1/3 year low. Also, today's US economic news showed that Feb personal spending rose...

Barchart · Mar 28, 2025

The vibecession is back. But a change in mood about the economy is often ‘a harbinger of things to come’: a drop in consumer spending and business investment, economist says

“If you believe the latest survey data…you would think the economy is on the cusp of a recession,” said Jeffrey Roach, LPL Financial chief economist.

Fortune · Mar 28, 2025

Former NFL and college assistant coach pleads not guilty to hacking for women's images

A judge has entered a not-guilty plea for a former Baltimore Ravens and University of Michigan assistant football coach

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

Stocks Recover Some of This Week’s Losses as US Shutdown Seems Averted

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.87%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.54%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up +1.33%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Mar 14, 2025

Dollar Slips as Stocks and the Euro Rally

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.09%. The dollar today is moderately lower on reduced safe-haven demand as stocks rallied sharply on improved prospects for passage of a US spending bill that will avert a government shutdown. Also, the euro's strength weighed on the dollar after a...

Barchart · Mar 14, 2025

“Thanks, I Hate It”: 50 Pics That May Ruin Your Whole Day (New Pics)

Just when you think you've seen it all, you come across a photo of someone "storing" jellybeans in a popped blister on the sole of their foot. Using the skin pouch as sweets pocket. Yes, really. The post “Thanks, I Hate It”: 50 Pics That May Ruin Your Whole Day…

Bored Panda · Mar 7, 2025

Former college soccer player beat star athlete younger brother and a cat to death with golf club, cops say

Former soccer player Joseph Hertgen, 26, was found dead on Saturday

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Stocks Decline on Weakness in Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday fell -0.29%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) rose +0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell -0.92%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) fell -0.41%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH25 ) fell...

Barchart · Feb 24, 2025

Stocks Stabilize Ahead of Busy Week

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.06%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up +0.24%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH25...

Barchart · Feb 24, 2025

Dollar Gains on Euro and Stock Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.21%. The dollar rose moderately on Friday due to weakness in the euro. EUR/USD is under pressure ahead of German elections this weekend. The dollar also found support on Friday’s sell-off in stocks, which boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar...

Barchart · Feb 21, 2025